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Chapter 146: Ye Lingling in the Promotional TournamentAfter a
🕑 Added 2025-01-01 14:48:40 +0000 UTCNot long after, Yang Wudi returned to the secret chamber.
Looking at his grandson, Yang Wudi asked with some confusion, "Podi, is it worth paying such a hefty price for someone like Shinian?"
Yang Podi only shook his head lightly. "Shinian's martial soul is unique and highly valuable for cultivation. Moreover, in certain situations, it can achieve unexpected results."
His father, Yang Zhentian, still expressed concern. "But aren't you afraid that Shinian might later expose the fact that these people were killed on behalf of the Breaking Clan? By then, we'll have offended too many people."
Yang Podi merely smiled faintly. "These scum deserved to die. Even if those forces find out, we can just claim we acted to uphold justice. These major forces won't turn against us over a few insignificant people. We can bear the consequences, but Shinian cannot."
"Shinian is currently just a Soul Sage. If a Soul Sage acts to uphold justice and kills these people, those forces would likely crush him without hesitation. By having him join the Breaking Clan in the future, we can also exert some control over him."
"Moreover, with Shinian's martial soul and abilities, he can eliminate these individuals without being detected. He should understand what to do better than anyone else. After all, considering his age, the allure of this Ten-Thousand-Year Illusory Spirit Flower must be immense. It's probably his last hope of breaking through."
Grandfather Yang Wudi still felt a bit conflicted. "This Ten-Thousand-Year Illusory Spirit Flower is indeed excellent, but isn't it a pity? Aren't you worried he might break through to Titled Douluo?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "Given Shinian's potential and physical condition, he might at best cultivate to a high-level Soul Douluo. Breaking through to Titled Douluo would require an extraordinary opportunity."
After a lengthy discussion, they ultimately decided on this plan. Grandfather Yang Wudi didn't think much further and instead took the Ten-Thousand-Year Illusory Spirit Flower for research. Mental tasks were better left to his grandson.
It wasn't surprising that Yang Podi valued Shinian so highly. Shinian's martial soul was indeed extraordinary. In the world of Douluo Dalu, his martial soul could be considered an alternative form of Soul Search. It could even modify a person's memories through illusions, making it an unbeatable existence that could achieve surprising effects in many situations.
For the time being, Yang Podi left Shinian's matters alone and focused on training with his team.
Time flew by, and soon the advancement tournament began.
During this period, Ye Renxin had arranged for someone to inform Ye Lingling to be cautious about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's interest in her self-created soul skill. Surprisingly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan didn't come to visit, leaving Yang Podi puzzled. Could they have other plans? After all, this self-created soul skill had immense potential for future development.
On the last day of training, everyone dismounted from the plum blossom stakes, showing noticeable improvements. While their spirit power levels hadn't increased, most were on the verge of breaking through.
Especially Yang Tianyue, who was bouncing around excitedly. "Brother, your training method is amazing. I feel like my spirit power has increased a lot. At most, I'll need one or two months before I can break through to Soul Ancestor."
"I also feel like I can jump higher now, and both my speed and strength have improved."
Yang Podi nodded in satisfaction as he looked at everyone. "This month of training has been excellent for all of you. Whether in cultivation or combat, balance between relaxation and effort is crucial. During the advancement tournament, I'll ensure everyone gets a chance to participate. Try to gain breakthroughs during the matches."
That evening, everyone returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to join the teachers and main group for the journey to the tournament.
The advancement tournament was held in a military camp outside Heaven Dou City under strict security. A force of ten thousand armored soldiers surrounded the camp, making it impenetrable. During the tournament, no one was allowed to leave.
Sixteen teams participated in the tournament: the top six teams from the Heaven Dou region and the best teams from other regions. In short, it gathered all the elite Spirit Master academies from the Heaven Dou region.
Yang Podi's sole requirement for his team was to focus on performing their best in each match. The results didn't matter as much as achieving personal breakthroughs during the matches.
While the qualifiers emphasized teamwork, the advancement tournament was more about showcasing individual abilities. Emperor Xue Ye had also declared that the top three teams with the most victories in the tournament would receive imperial support. However, this support required allegiance to the empire.
To Yang Podi and the Heaven Dou Second Team, such rewards held little value. The team members had family elders, most of whom were high-level Soul Douluo or even Titled Douluo, who could personally hunt spirit beasts for them. This was far more reliable than the promises of the Heaven Dou Empire.
On the first day of the tournament, when the Heaven Dou Second Team took the stage, everyone was surprised that the first participant was Yang Tianyue, not Niu Meng, Dugu Yan, or Yang Ping'an.
Conventionally, the strongest members of a team were usually the first and last participants to ensure a strong start and finish. The first match was crucial for morale.
But Yang Podi disregarded these norms. The order of the first five participants was decided by rolling dice, much to Yang Tianyue's delight as she eagerly rolled the dice multiple times.
Each of the first five participants only competed in one match, regardless of the outcome. The next teammate would take over immediately.
The second-to-last participant was Dugu Yan, who was just a hair's breadth away from a breakthrough. Through combat, she sought to find the final insight needed.
The final participant was Yang Ping'an, ensuring a solid finish, although he didn't particularly care about victory or defeat. With Dugu Yan and Yang Ping'an as the last two, it was unlikely they would lose.
Their first opponents were from Balak Academy, with their team leader, a Level 42 Soul Ancestor, taking the lead.
Yang Tianyue, at Level 39, faced off against this Level 42 opponent. Despite the apparent difficulty, she unleashed her full power right from the start. Wielding the Breaking Soul Spear like a dragon out of water, she fought fiercely and managed to win despite the tough battle.
The audience was stunned. A Soul Elder defeating a Soul Ancestor seemed far too easy, especially since the opponent was Balak Academy's captain, known for his rich combat experience.
Before the referee could ask whether Yang Tianyue would continue, she had already stepped down, leaving the referee speechless.
The next participant was Niu Kui, who easily defeated his Soul Elder opponent with his powerful defense and overwhelming strength. Like Yang Tianyue, he stepped down immediately after his victory.
Following Niu Kui, the Level 45 Niu Meng entered the stage. With his formidable strength, he defeated his opponent effortlessly and stepped down. Yang Yuxuan was next.
Yang Yuxuan faced a Soul Ancestor but lost despite giving his all. This marked the Heaven Dou Second Team's only loss in the tournament.
After Yang Yuxuan, Ye Lingling surprised everyone by stepping onto the stage. It was rare for a support-type spirit master to compete in the advancement tournament.
Facing the opponent who had defeated Yang Yuxuan, Ye Lingling remained unshaken. Her agility and speed allowed her to hold her ground.
She occasionally used her self-created soul skill, summoning a light orb to attack her opponent. What was even more frustrating for her opponent was that she could heal herself whenever she took damage, negating their efforts and nearly driving them to rage.
After a prolonged battle, Ye Lingling emerged victorious, leaving the audience in shock. A female support-type spirit master displaying such strength was unheard of.
The numerous support-type spirit masters in the audience, including Ning Rongrong, looked on enviously. Ning Rongrong seemed lost in thought.
Next was Dugu Yan, who fought two consecutive battles. With her poisonous mist engulfing the battlefield, she easily defeated her opponents, including a Soul Ancestor, with little difficulty.
Thus, the Heaven Dou Second Team won their first match easily, with everyone except Yang Ping'an taking the stage.
On the second day, the audience was further astonished when Ye Lingling was the first participant. Her opponent was a Level 42 assault-type Soul Ancestor and captain of the opposing team.
While many assumed the Heaven Dou Second Team was conceding the match, Ye Lingling once again defied expectations. The battle dragged on for over an hour as she dodged skillfully, used her self-created soul skill to launch surprise attacks, and healed herself whenever necessary.
Her opponent, a Strong Arm Golden Bear spirit master, became increasingly frustrated. Despite his powerful fourth soul skill inflicting some damage, Ye Lingling's healing rendered it futile.
Unable to match her agility or endurance, the Soul Ancestor grew angrier as the battle continued.
After more than an hour, Ye Lingling finally claimed a hard-fought victory, redefining the audience's perception of support-type spirit masters.
